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Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Colombia?

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Botswana citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Colombia — applied for online before departure.

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Botswana vs Colombia: passport comparison

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

Colombia

85

visa-free countries

Global rank: #74 · mobility 138.4
25

countries both Botswana and Colombia can enter visa-free together

Botswana + Colombia: passport compatibility

49%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Botswana and Colombia travel together — by entry type:

25 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
30 both need a visa
100 access differs

Where Botswana and Colombia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

How the entry rule changed: Botswana → Colombia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Botswana → Colombia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Botswana passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Colombia: good to know

Bogotá

Capital

Colombian Peso (COP)

Currency

Colombia Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+57

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

110V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Botswana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Colombia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Botswana citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Colombia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Botswana or Colombia?
The Colombia passport is stronger: 85 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Botswana #119, Colombia #74.
Where can Botswana and Colombia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Colombia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Botswana and Colombia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Botswana passport ranking

Where else the Botswana passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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